I figure if my signal chain is full of dirty electronics, maybe my recordings will reflect that.
I WAS going to look into a nicer mic/pre combination and maybe a firewire interface with more I/O, but now I'm honestly leaning towards picking up a 4 track reel-to-reel and a boatload of cheap/old outboard stuff. I've got roughly $2000-3000 to spend right now.
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What can I do to give my recordings some real grit and color? I specifically bought my cheap MXL ribbon mic and ART pro channel for some more grit/warmth, and it helps a little, but it's still not pronounced/intense enough for my liking! I'm listening back to some old demos I recorded with Garageband through an iSight mic, and while the quality is poor, they have so much more character. But here's the problem - my recordings have PLENTY of clarity, with almost NO warmth/coloration/grit. Software: Addictive Drums, PSP Vintage Warmer, Massey Tapehead, Audio Damage Rough Rider, Melda MStereoProcessor, TB ReelBusĪs you can see, I have a pretty modest set up right now. Mics: MXL R144, Sterling Audio ST55, SM7B, SM57 (2) Outboard: ART Pro Channel II (Tube Pre with compressor and EQ), DBX 1066, Aphex 104 Exciter (with Big Bottom), Furman M-8x Monitoring: Yamaha HS50m's, JBL 216's, with Sampson Servo 300 (for the 216s) System: Logic Pro 9 running on Mac Mini, 2.3 GHz i7, 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 I've been trying to achieve a sound that has those characteristics, while retaining some clarity, and I've been having a hard time. Sometimes a song I'm working on calls for crystal clarity and high production value, but more often than not I find myself wanting to sound more "vintage"/lo-fi. Who in their right mind would want their recordings to sound WORSE? Let me explain.
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